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STRANGULATION Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word strangulation. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word strangulation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for STRANGULATION

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asphyxiation
nounn
noun

• the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)

• killing by depriving of oxygen

suffocation
nounn
noun

• killing by depriving of oxygen

• the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)

choking
verbv
noun

• a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)

• the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe

adjective satellite

• causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat

strangling
verbv
noun

• the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe

throttling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe

Best Hypernyms For STRANGULATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for strangulation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
asphyxiation constriction disorder suffocation upset

Alternatives for ASPHYXIATION

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